US Bridges

E Railroad ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 1132 · Structure no. 201810C02055005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Railroad ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Railroad ST over Drainage Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Railroad ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of FM 1132
RouteCity Street 767
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14361, -93.97794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2016)
Projected traffic720 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Railroad ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Railroad ST over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does E Railroad ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Railroad ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Railroad ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.